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BU02 YJC

2002 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside dorr mirror backing missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Dec 2013 109,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2010 226,567 miles

o/s h/lamp slightly poor beam image

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

rear silencer corroding ok yet

Pass 15 Apr 2009 175,290 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 175,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 117,579 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 117,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,023 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 65,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BU02 YJC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 YJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU02 YJC registered?

BU02 YJC is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is BU02 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 YJC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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